Ananthagiri Hills is located at Vikarabad, Ranga Reddy district, Telangana, India. The water flows from these hills to Osmansagar and Himayathsagar. It is one of the dense forests in Telangana Ananthagiri Temple is located in this forested area. Wikipedia

Translation: Sanskrit

Easiest route: Hyderabad

Places To Stay

Travelers Bungalow

General Information

Location

60-km Away From Vishakhapatnam

Landscape / Topography

Coffee Plantations And Lush-Green Slopes

How to Get There

By Rail

The nearest railhead is Srikakulam at a distance of 3-km.

By Road

APSRTC, State transport services are available. One can find buses running from Vishakhapatnam daily.

Ananthagiri Hills and Info on Vikarabad Hotel and Resort in India

Anantagiri is a breathtakingly beautiful resort sheltered in the lush undulating ranges of the Eastern Ghats. It is considered to be a perfect head off to get away from the blistering summer months. Ananthagiri is perched at an altitude where the panoramic vista unfolds stunning viewpoints.

Driving through picturesque coffee plantations the road to Anantagiri with its ups and downs on the Ghat route is literally enveloped with mango groves, waterfalls that gush and flow into the ravines. The Eastern Ghats rail route on this stretch is one of the highest broad gauge tracks in the world. There are many hotel resorts to stay in, Vikarabad Hotel makes the best accommodations to stay in India.

Prime Attractions of Visakhapatnam

Araku Valley

Araku Valley, 115-km from Vishakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh is close to the Orissa State, border. This place lures people with pleasant weather, hills and valleys. The natural beauty of this valley comes alive with its rich landscape. The area of the valley is roughly 36-km and the altitude is between 600 and 900m above the sea level.

Bheemunipatnam Beach

About 25-km from Vishakhapatnam is Bheemunipatnam. The most important aspect of interest at the place is the beach, which is perhaps matchless for its beauty all along the east coast.

Borra Caves

Borra is an agency village lying in the Ananthagiri hills in the southeast corner of Srungavarapukota Taluk at a distance of about 43-km from Srungavarapukota.

Chandana Yatra

Simhachalam, near Vishakhapatnam is one of the most important ‘Vaishnavite’ shrines of South India. It has Sri Varahalakshmi Narasimha Swamy as the presiding deity.

RamaKrishna Beach & Lawson`s Bay

One of the loveliest beaches on the East Coast, the Ramakrishna beach is a favourite resort for tourists visiting Vishakhapatnam.

Rishikonda Beach

Just 8-km from Vishakhapatnam is the Rishikonda Beach, a golden, unspoilt beach, washed by the sun-warmed sea.

Visakha Utsav

Visakha Utsav is organised by A.P. Tourism every year from the third Friday to Sunday of January i.e. for three days in Vishakhapatnam. It’s the festival special for ‘Vizagites’, in the cold month of January.

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Sat, 17 Jun 2017 09:40:35 +0000http://www.worldtouristplaces.com/?p=228Patnitop Hill Station Travel Tours and Hotel Resorts in Jammu Location: 110-km From Jammu, J&K Altitude: 2,024m Adventure Attractions: Trekking, Skiing & Aero sports Best Time To Visit: Summer- May To June Autumn – September To October Winter – December To March Relatively unknown, compared to the other tourist spots in the state Patnitop is […]

Location: 110-km From Jammu, J&K
Altitude: 2,024m
Adventure Attractions: Trekking, Skiing & Aero sports
Best Time To Visit: Summer- May To June
Autumn – September To October
Winter – December To March

Relatively unknown, compared to the other tourist spots in the state Patnitop is no less beautiful or serene. If one is aiming to get away from it all for some time, this place is hard to beat.

With all its beauty at a hill station, it is a charming plateau at 2, 024m. The meadow is surrounded by dense woods and lush greenery of Pines. Tracks lead to pockets where time stands still and calm prevails.
Visiting Time
Although Patnitop is an ‘anytime’ place, the best time for a visit are summer, during May-June, and autumn, September-October. If seeking snowboard joys, December to March is the time to be here.
Trekking
Picturesquely situated at a high altitude, there are many pleasant walks around this popular hill station. Patnitop is a good starting place for many short or longer treks into the nearby mountains. An attractive one-day walk is to Shiva Garh, about 11-km from Patnitop at an altitude of almost 3,500 metres.

Good bridle paths passing through wooded lanes and fascinating scenery link Patnitop with Kud and Batote. There are three, gushing, ice-cold freshwater springs in the area, which are said to have medicinal properties. The complete tourist circuit covers Jammu-Katra-Vaishno Deviji, Kud-Sanasar, Patnitop-Gourikund, Sudmahadev, Mantali, extending upto Latti-Dhuna.

Paragliding in Patnitop Overview

Patnitop is a hilltop tourist destination offering a paragliding joyride perched at an altitude of 2024 m above the sea level. The ride is conducted at a 2 km landmark, Dawariyai, situated on Patnitop-Sanasar Road, also known as Billoo Di Powri point.

One can reach the point by ascending through 400 plus steps carved out of rock. The organizers, apart from providing safe and thrilling ride, also offer a good quality video. After a flight of about 7-15 minutes, depending upon the wind conditions, you will land at Kud, all excited and enchanted.

About Paragliding in Patnitop

Base Town :Jammu

Difficulty Level :Medium-Challenging

Nearest Airport :Jammu

Nearest hub :Jammu

Nearest Railhead :Jammu

Nearest road city :Jammu

Number of days required :1 day

Recommended for :Groups of friends, College Trips, family

Region :Udhampur District, Jammu and Kashmir

General tips

Wear clothes which allow the harness to be wound securely. They should not be too tight or too loose.

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Sun, 11 Jun 2017 12:07:55 +0000http://www.worldtouristplaces.com/?p=148Mount Abu Travel Tours to Top Hill Station of Mt. Abu in Rajasthan The only hill station in Rajasthan, Mount Abu groups among the stones on a 1,220-m rock table mountain at the far southwestern end of the Aravalli slopes. It is worked around a lake and is encompassed by forested slopes. As indicated by […]

The only hill station in Rajasthan, Mount Abu groups among the stones on a 1,220-m rock table mountain at the far southwestern end of the Aravalli slopes. It is worked around a lake and is encompassed by forested slopes. As indicated by a legend, the place gets its name from Arbuda, a serpent who dropped to the spot to protect Shiva’s bull, Nandi. Other than having every one of the elements of a wonderful slope resort.

Mount Abu is a hill station in western India’s Rajasthan state, near the Gujarat border. Set on a high rocky plateau in the Aravalli Range and surrounded by forest, it offers a relatively cool climate and views over the arid plains below. In the center of town, Nakki Lake is a popular spot for boating. Close by are the centuries-old Dilwara Temples, ornately carved from white marble and of great spiritual importance.

Elevation: 1,220 m

Area code: +02974

ISO 3166 code: ISO 3166-2:IN

Prime Attractions of Mount Abu

Dilwara Temples

This complex consisting of five marble Jain temples is one of the finest in Rajasthan, worth braving the queues and ferocious guards. These beautifully carved temples built between 11th & 13th century AD are sheer elegance in marble, dedicated to the Jain Tirthankaras. The Vimal Vasahi Temple is the oldest of these, dedicated to the first Tirthankara. Built in 1031 AD (by Vimal Shah- a merchant and representative of the then Gujarat ruler), it is a superb example of temple architecture.

Gaumukh Temple

Dedicated to Rama, this small temple (the cow¿s mouth) is centred on a spring gushing from the mouth of a marble cow. In the Hindu creation myth, the world is formed by a cow, licking salt; the source of the Ganges has the same name. This is said to be the site of the ancient ‘agnikund’ fire rituals. It is 4 kms south of Mount Abu. Open, free access, down 700 very steep steps.

Govt. Museum – Mount Abu

The museum was set up in 1962 within the premises of Raj Bhawan to preserve the archaeological wealth of the region.

Mandakini Kund

The watersupply for Achalgarh fort and a sculpture of Parmar Daravarsh are situated close to the Achaleswar Mahadev temple.

Nakki Talav

This holiday centre of Mount Abu, is virtually in the heart of the town. This sparkling blue artificial lake is said to have been gauged from the earth by the gods, using their fingernails (‘nakh’ means nail). Nearby is the 14th century Raghunath Temple.On the western edge of the town centre, Nakki Lake Road circles the entire lake. Rowing boats are available for hire from the jetty by Gandhi Park.

Summer Festival

The Summer Festival is held every year in the month of Aashadh (June). The steep rocks, tranquil lakes, picturesque locations and the pleasant climate of Mount Abu make it an ideal location for the festival.

View Points

Several points around the edge of the plateau offer spectacular views across the plains. The best are Honeymoon Point (Anadra Point) and Sunset Point, where hundred of people gather to watch the sunset every evening in a carnival atmosphere of pony rides and souvenir sellers. Baylay¿s Walk is a pleasant 5 km route from Nakki Lake to Sunset Point. Honeymoon Point, 2.5 kms northwest on Ganesh Road; Sunset Point, 2 km southwest on Sunset Point Road. Open, free access.

Excursions from Mount Abu

Achalgarh

(8Km.)

An impressive fort with some beautiful Jain temples enclosed within. Among the noteworthy temples are Achaleswar Mahadev temple (1412 AD) and Kantinath Jain temple (1513 AD). The latter has a gold plated image. The fort was built in the 14th century AD by Rana Kumbha and is approachable by a motorable road. An impressive fort with some beautiful Jain temples enclosed within. Among the noteworthy temples are Achaleswar Mahadev temple (1412 AD) and Kantinath Jain temple (1513 AD). The latter has a gold plated image. The fort was built in the 14th century AD by Rana Kumbha and is approachable by a motorable road. An impressive fort with some beautiful Jain temples enclosed within. Among the noteworthy temples are Achaleswar Mahadev temple (1412 AD) and Kantinath Jain temple (1513 AD). The latter has a gold plated image. The fort was built in the 14th century AD by Rana Kumbha and is approachable by a motorable road.

Adhar Devi Temple

(2Km.)

This ancient temple dedicated to the serpent goddess, Arbuda, is carved out of a huge rock.. Arbuda is the patron of the town, who formed the mountain in order to save the sacred cow, Nandi from drowning in an abyss. The black-painted marble idol, riding a solid gold tiger, is claimed to be about 5,000 years old. Open and free access during daylight hours.

Guru Shikhar

(15Km.)

The highest peak on the Mount Abu (1722 mts above the sea level) allows a bird¿s eye view of the idyllic surroundings of Mt. Abu. A small shaivite shrine and a temple of Dattatreya standing on the Shikhar are worth a visit.

Trevors Tank

(5Km.)

Named after the British engineer, who constructed it, Trevors tank is a delight for birdwatchers with densely wooded hills that are a haven to pigeons, peacocks and partridges.

How To Get There – Mount Abu

By Air

The nearest airport to Mount Abu is Maharana Pratap Udaipur Airport, Dabok (Udaipur) 207-km. One can hire a taxi to get to Mount Abu.

By Rail

The nearest railway station is Abu Road (29-km) situated on Mumbai-Ahmedabad-Ajmer-Jaipur-Delhi route. From Abu Road one can take a taxi, jeep or bus to Mount Abu.

By Road

Ahmedabad is 222-km via Palanpur. Jodhpur is 235-km via Sirohi and Pali. Udaipur is 156-km via Pidwara. (Journey on this route is advisable only during the day). Jaipur is 509-km via Pali-Ajmer. It is connected to all the major towns in northern and western India

Local Transport

Unmetered taxis are available for local transportation within the city.

Places To Stay – Mount Abu

There are many budget hotels to suit every pocket including paying guesthouse the list of which can be obtained from the tourist reception centre Mt. Abu, opposite the bus stand

Climate – Mount Abu

Rainfall

60-70 inches

Summer

16.8 °C

Winter

32.8 °C

General Information – Mount Abu

Location

156-km From Udaipur, Rajasthan

Best Time

April To June And October To November India Guide

Useful Information – Mount Abu

Tourist Information Centres

Information Office: The tourist information bureau is opposite the bus stand 43151. Guides may also be hired through the tourist information bureau.

Banks: With exchange facilities, Bank of Baroda, State Bank of India, Union Bank of India.Hospitals: Government hospital, opp. Government school and Global hospital.Chemist: Mount Medical, near Government Hospital, Sonal Medical.Post Office: Opp. Government Museum on Raj Bhawan Road.Railway Reservation: Out agency, opp. Police station.

Shopping – Mount Abu

Where to Shop

Curios in marble, sandalwood and sandstone can be bought from the shops around Nakki Lake. Kota saris, bangles and linen with Sanganeri prints are also available. For Rajasthani Handicrafts there is Rajasthali, Rajasthan Government Handicrafts Emporium and Khadi Bhandar.

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Fri, 09 Jun 2017 12:08:25 +0000http://www.worldtouristplaces.com/?p=114Kullu or Kulu is the capital town of the Kullu district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is located on the banks of the Beas River in the Kullu Valley about 10 kilometres north of the airport at Bhuntar. Kullu Overview This sister town to Manali too, is a hill station of dreamy […]

]]>Kullu or Kulu is the capital town of the Kullu district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is located on the banks of the Beas River in the Kullu Valley about 10 kilometres north of the airport at Bhuntar.

Kullu Overview

This sister town to Manali too, is a hill station of dreamy landscapes and sceneries, a hub of adventure activities as well as home to a number of sacred temples and shrines.

A trip to here is almost synonymous to a visit to Manali, and both are almost always covered by tourists in a single trip.

From some of the most festive temples such as the Raghunath temple to ancient temples with legends around them, such as the Bijli Mahadev Temple, the temples here are both significant centers of religion and spirituality as well as are located amongst some of the best sceneries and hills of the town.
Another popular attraction here is the Pandoh Dam which offers quite a spectacular view to it visitors. Other than this, just like Manali, one can enjoy a number of activities. These include trekking, river rafting, mountaineering, river rafting, trekking, mountaineering and even trout fishing. Kullu is also used as the base town to reach Manikaran, Malana, Bhunter and Rohtang Pass.

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Wed, 07 Jun 2017 10:56:23 +0000http://www.worldtouristplaces.com/?p=44Escape yourself from the din and bustle of the busy cities and make a memorable trip to Almora hill station in Uttarakhand. The gentle town in the midst of breath-taking hill-tops are a place to be explored, not ones’ but many time in our life. The Almora town is horse-shoe shaped and has the unique […]

]]>Escape yourself from the din and bustle of the busy cities and make a memorable trip to Almora hill station in Uttarakhand. The gentle town in the midst of breath-taking hill-tops are a place to be explored, not ones’ but many time in our life. The Almora town is horse-shoe shaped and has the unique facts of age-old tradition and culture, maintaining its integrity since the time of Chandravansh and Katyur dynasty during the 15th and 16th centuries.

Unlike the other scenic hilly areas in India, Almora is a place with underlying religious belief and faith. Temple of Goddess Nanda Devi, situated at the heart of the town is a popular tourist destination. Lush meadows and tall trees of apple, peach, apricot, plum etc clearly indicates the unbiased favorable climate. The majestic view of snow capped Himalayas from Almora hill station is an additional punch to its city tour guide.

Prime Attraction of Almora

Here’s a list of the best places you can visit. Kasar Devi Temple. Katarmal Sun Temple. Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary. Kumaon Regimental Centre Museum. Martola. Kalimut. Binsar Zero Point. Gobind Vallabh Pant Museum. List of famous tourist spots, must do activities and things to do herea. Check out all theplaces to visit which are of tourist interest here.

Almora Fort
Recently renovated into the District Collector’s Office, the Almora Fort is one of the precious gift to the Almora Hill station by the archaic Chand Dynasty. A pan view of the fort will offer you the complex architectural style of past era.

Nanda Devi Temple
Carved beautifully by creative intellect, Nanda Devi Temple date back to the 1000-year and is one of the major tourist place in Almora. The temple is fumed with the strong faith of million of pilgrims all around the world. The best time to visit the temple is during the festive aura, when youths from various hilly region assemble to showcase their entertaining dance programmes.

Govind Vallabh Pant Public Museum
Govind Vallabh Pant Public Museum is one of the popular exhibition center in Almora. It is located near Almora bus stand and is the only museum in the hill-station. Sprawling collections depicting the history, archeology and culture of ancient era are not left without gaining appreciation by the visitors. Noteworthy paintings in the Aspen and Kumaoni folk style are antique part of the museum. Precious items of the Katyuri and Chand dynasties are also show-cased in the big hall.

The Mall
A popular tourist hub is the Mall of Almora. It is located parallel to the market area of the hill-station. The area beholds the picturesque of the buildings and shops carved traditionally with wooden windows and door ways.

Lakhuudiyar
Architectural work in Almora’s express the inherent history of bygone dynasty to a great extend and Lakhuudiyar one such important place which treasures an array of prehistoric rock paintings of human beings, animals, lizards, group of dancers and et al.

Excursion from Almora

Deer Park (3 kms)
Other then gazing at the nature’s beauty, one can stretch their journey to the popular Deer park situated only 3 kms. away from here. Explore the narrow way across the pine trees and catch hold of the wild abode of some of the endangered species like deer, leopards and the Himalayan black bear.

Kasar Devi (6 kms)
Kasar Devi temple, built during the 2ndcentury s just 6km away from the main town. It is situated near Kalimatt and visitors, to reach the doorways of the temple has to trek less than 1 km.

Kasaar Jungle Resorts is surrounded by pine and oak trees, next to Kasaar Devi temple, it is situated on the famous Binsar wild life sanctuary road, 7 kms from the main town of Almora. The Resort is surrounded by virgin jungle consisting of Deodar, Oak, Pine and Rhododendron.

Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary that was established to conserve the broad leaf oak trees is about 35 minutes away (16 km). Guests can also visit the famous Mrig Vihar Zoo (4 km), Nanda Devi Temple (7 km), Khagmara Temple (13 km) and Katarmal Surya Temple (21 km) during their stay at this jungle resort.

Chitai Temple (8 kms)
Dedicated to Lord Golu, this holy Chitai temple is 8 km away from here and is highly visited by the tourist. Pilgrims believe that this temple has the magical power of fulfilling desired wishes and hence preserve the tradition of hanging a bell after its fulfillment. Visitors, can easily capture the majestic view of the Great Himalaya from the temple premises. Just walking for an hour helps them encounter the dense pine forest.

Binsar (30 km)
Another holy place, Binsar is situated at a distance of 35 km from Almora hill station. Devotees believe that the name of the place is borrowed from the name of the Lord Shiva known as Binsar Deo. Other than offering prayer in the temple, visitors can enjoy the exclusive view of the Kumaon part of Himalayas or can move around the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary and click some interesting pictures.

Katarmal (17 km)
A holy trip to Katarmal, about 7 km away from Almore is worth making. This sacred temple is 800 year old Sun temple and marks its priority after the Konark Sun temple of Orrisa. The temple wall is carved in the unique architectural style and the various sculptured image clearly speaks of the historical remarks. This temple complex has one main temple with the surrounding 45 small shrines.

Jageshwar (34 km)
A popular expedition from Almore is the gateway to Jageshwar, some 33 km away from the hill-station. The place is remarkably known as the Hindu pilgrimage center. As per the Hindu mythology Jageshwar holds one among the twelve Jyothirlingas. The place also marks the important meeting point of the two sacred river-the Surabhi and the Nandini. History indicates that the temple complex is built between 8th and 18th centuries, almost having 124 small temples each demonstrating the craftsmanship during that period.

Leisure- Almora

Shopping
When your are here, go shopping at the beeline shops in Lal Bazaar and Chowk Bazaar. Home-made sweets, specially Singora and Bal Mithaiare are famous for its tongue-tinkling taste. The hill-station is popular for clothes made up of Rabbit wool. They are soft, warm and comfortable to wear. Decor products, brass items and metal utensils are must-buy things. Garud woolens, a popular shop under Kumaon Schedule Tribe Development Corporation offers woolen garments at reasonable rates.

How To Get There- Almora

By Air: Pantnagar, located 125 km away from Almora, is the nearest airport is Pantnagar. Flights from Pantanagar airport connects Delhi on alternate days.

By Rail: Almora can be easily assessed by train. Kathgodam railway station is just 91 km from away from the main town and regular train operates from the nearby cities.

By Road: Communication from major Indian cities to Almora is convenient by roads. Comfortable bus services from both state transport and private tourist companies links Almore to Delhi and neighboring areas.

Place to Stay- Almora

Almora Hill-station in North India is dotted with a number of hotels and resorts. Each staying places has been constructed luxuriously, such that vacationers can enjoy a life time experience. World class amenities and facilities are available at reasonable tariff. Ashok Hotel, Binsar Retreat, Grand Oak Manor, HimPlaza, Hotel Bhagwati Palace, Hotel Mount Heaven, Hotel Bhagwati Palace etc are popular accommodation places in Almora. Luxury lovers can also check out the government approved Snow View Resort.

Climate – Almora

April to June and September to November are the best seasons to visit here. In fact except the rainy seasons, it can be visited any time of the year. During summers the temperature of this place is comparatively more than any other hill stations. Even then evening and morning temperatures are low enough to wear light warm cloths. The fun of walking among hills in warm sunlight can not be described in words. During winters festival of Dussehra has its own added attraction.

General Information

Location Kumaon (Uttar Pradesh)Main Attraction Nanda Devi TempleBest Time April to June And September to NovemberLanguages Hindi, English, KumaoniPopulation About 54,000 people resides in this city.STD Code 07578